This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every persons position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the FAQ and RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate and remove the ads - it's free!

Re: United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

Let's use even more "macro" math. Since it was OK for congress to double the national debt under Obama, let's just have congress give Trump that same deal.

It did not double under Obama it increased by 74%. (largest by dollar value)

But it was close, it doubled under Bush 2, it did not double under Clinton (as % increase quite small, nor did it double under Bush 1 (only 4 years) It more than doubled under Reagan, (worst president in modern history in that regard

I Survived the Great Mask war of 2020, the greatest affront to Civil Rights in the US. States were liberated from the most severe government oppression ever to occur in the US.

Re: United Airlines warns of massive layoffs without federal aid

Obviously our domestic airlines industry is going to require a pretty significant bailout if they are to survive this. However, we would be crazy not to put some conditions on it. For example, they should have to agree to do away with domestic baggage fees.

I have a good friend who is a senior mechanic in this industry - he got the word today he was "temporarily laid off" for a month.

That said, I think we would be crazy to risk the liquidation of our domestic airline industry. If a major carrier in the U.S. folded, it would almost certainly be China Southern or China Eastern that bought up their assets.

"You're the only person that decides how far you'll go and what you're capable of." - Ben Saunders (Explorer and Endurance Athlete)

That said, I think we would be crazy to risk the liquidation of our domestic airline industry. If a major carrier in the U.S. folded, it would almost certainly be China Southern or China Eastern that bought up their assets.

All the majors in the last decade or so have reorganized under Chapter 11. The world did not end.

In the meantime they've had poor business practices. They should do Chapter 11 again. The world will not end and it's better than taxpayer bailout. Considering how many big companies (Amazon) don't even pay federal income taxes, the tax base is pretty much the working people.